Medical Condition

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a condition in which your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12. This vitamin is needed to make red blood cells.

Common Symptoms

  • Weakness, tiredness, or lightheadedness
  • Heart palpitations and shortness of breath
  • Pale skin
  • A smooth tongue
  • Constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or gas
  • Nerve problems like numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, and problems walking
  • Vision loss

Clinical Sources

Diagnostic Lab Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Vitamin B12 Deficiency:

Homocysteine

Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid produced during the metabolism of methionin...

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